Ian Arthurs is a talented professional musician who’s in great demand both as a guitarist and teacher. Ian began playing the guitar at an early age and quickly distinguished himself as a performer and composer, earning multiple scholarships and awards while still in high school.
Ian's musical influences include John Scofield, Scott Henderson, Bill Frisell, Wayne Krantz, Derek Trucks, John Mayer, James Blake, Daniel Lanois, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pat Metheny, Allan Holdsworth, Tal Farlow, Bobby McFerrin, Blake Mills, Ray Charles and Jimi Hendrix, among others.
At 37 years old, Ian has been teaching guitar for more than 19 years and has inspired students of every age and ability level – from young beginners to seasoned pros. Many of his students have won admission and scholarships to prestigious music programs at schools across the country.